Christmas traditions mean many different things to different people. Of course there can be gifts under the tree, a Lillet spritz before midday and roast turkey served at a Christmas table teeming with poinsettias and tapered candles.

But as society changes and new generations welcome fresh ideas, more people are spending the day with friends in their pyjamas, or focusing on laidback Boxing Day celebrations.

To find out how you’ll be celebrating Christmas this year, we teamed up with YouGov and spoke to more than 2,600 people across Britain. The results show we’re a nation that’s both forward-looking and nostalgic, embracing traditions of the past while welcoming in the new.

Here are some of our favourite festive discoveries.